Re: first day review

Dave, What mode of metering were you using? (center) spot? matrix? center-weighted? You probably know this, but just in case: If you are using a matrix or even center-weighted, and you have lots of bright sky in the frame, that can lead to underexposure. From your description of the scene, it

Re: PESO 2016 - 153, 154 - GDG

Godfrey, the "EXIT" sign above the door in the background appears considerably sharper than the subjects face. Actually, the door grain does as well. I"m looking only at my phone however, so...? J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2016, at 8:04 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: first day review

Now I almost believe in mental telepathy! However, I thought I would check out an image before opening my big mouth. I don't use matrix metering at all for that very reason. Don't seem to have any troubles with centre-weighted. I sometimes get the opposite with spot metering on a small, dark

Re: Pentax full frame 28-105 vs 24-70

I am not on the market for these lenses at the moment. But if I were, I'd be torn. My current "most universal" lens (i.e. the one that is attached by default) on K5-IIs is 17-70, which provides the FOV similar to the full-frame camera with 25-105. And I am using the wide end much more often

Re: first day review

FYI: I understand that the new electronically controlled aperture version will not work on any Pentax version prior to the K-311. J - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" To: "PDML" Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 5:55:37 AM Subject: Re: first day

PESO 2016 - 153, 154 - GDG

Kind of a 'cafe day' yesterday. :-) https://flic.kr/p/Ko3A6R https://flic.kr/p/Ko3zLc enjoy! G — The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO 2016 - 153, 154 - GDG

Yeah, shutter speed could allow a difference. I agree it's a non issue.:) J - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" To: "PDML" Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 9:50:38 AM Subject: Re: PESO 2016 - 153, 154 - GDG They're not fundamentally

Re: first day review

When using a tripod, I've learned to bridge a fairly weighty bean bag between the lens and camera body. Especially if there is even a slight breeze. J - Original Message - From: "Bipin Gupta" To: "PDML" Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 10:54:11 AM

Re: PESO 2016 - 153, 154 - GDG

They're not fundamentally different in sharpness … https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25268645/153-det/face.png https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25268645/153-det/sign.png … but people do move and signs do not. :-) G > On Jul 22, 2016, at 8:54 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >

first day review

For Dave Re: 55-300 & the lenses that are under exposing on the K-5. I am using the 55-300 WR lens on a K-5 IIs and find it pretty sharp at the 300mm end. Yep, the problem is the huge length of the Lens barrel at 300mm. Sure enough the overhang contributes to unsteadiness and shake. Even on a

Re: first day review

Right PJ. Pentax cameras prior to the K-3II do not support the new electronic AV control and no firmware will be available to allow them to do so. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2016, at 12:17 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > I'm pretty sure the K-5 doesn't work

Price drops

Just got a notice from B of price drops: D FA 150-450 from $2500 down to $2000 D FA* 70-200 from $1800 down to $1700. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Another GFM pic

Small stream near one of the trails. https://www.flickr.com/photos/66982297@N02/28478677595/ See if anyone can spot something out of place in there... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: first day review

A sluggish aperture would probably cause over exposure, as the lens wouldn't be fully closed down when the shutter opened. I have noticed that the K-5II, (and all earlier models of Pentax DSLR I've owned), grossly underexposed when using the green button on pre A lenses in dim light. Long

PESO 2016 - 155 - GDG

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Re: Pentax full frame 28-105 vs 24-70

Igor, I had exactly the same experience with that 17-70 on my K5. Now for K1,I use often the Sigma 28-105/2.8-4 that I bought long ago for my Z-1. I hope Sigma will make their 24-105 available for Pentax, and I am very curious how the IQ of that lens would be compared to Pentax 28-105 and

Re: first day review

I'm pretty sure the K-5 doesn't work with the electronic aperture lenses. That would require a firmware upgrade, and the New Richo/Pentax isn't Fuji. On 7/22/2016 8:33 AM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm not aware of the version designation. Check any included info and chase it on the web. I'll take a

Re: hoods

You mean like this? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/duelingcamerasdiptych2.jpg On 7/20/2016 12:46 AM, David Mann wrote: You mean it's reversible for looking like a dork when out shooting :) I see it far too often... Cheers, Dave On Jul 20, 2016, at 7:13 AM, Alan C

Re: hoods

I think the more important question is will the lens be able to obtain representation, it being a oppressed minority and all... On 7/21/2016 4:21 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Ill be suing the 55-300 today at the horse drawn plowing demo so we'll see how it does Will you be representng yourself or

Re: OK here goes nothin'

It's installed and *I AM PISSED OFF!* It said it wasn't going to change any of my programs and it did. Completely removed the Classic Shell and both my Pale Moon web browser & Thunderbird look like Google Chrome. I hate it! I don't fuckin' want it! God only knows how long it will take me to

Re: OK here goes nothin'

> On Jul 22, 2016, at 4:09 PM, John wrote: > > It's installed and *I AM PISSED OFF!* > > It said it wasn't going to change any of my programs and it did. > Completely removed the Classic Shell and both my Pale Moon web browser & > Thunderbird look like Google Chrome. I

Re: first day review

Do you mean it won't work on any Pentax prior to the K-3 or the K-1? Because I haven't been able to find out anything about the K-311. On 7/22/2016 9:29 AM, Jack Davis wrote: FYI: I understand that the new electronically controlled aperture version will not work on any Pentax version prior to

Re: OK here goes nothin'

On 7/22/2016 5:23 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: On Jul 22, 2016, at 4:09 PM, John wrote: It's installed and *I AM PISSED OFF!* It said it wasn't going to change any of my programs and it did. Completely removed the Classic Shell and both my Pale Moon web browser &

PESO - Mildred the bear

My wife and I visited GFM during the Jul 4 week. The weather was very pleasant and a nice respite from the hot TX summer. Got some snaps of waterfalls, Mildred, scenic landscapes of wispy clouds flying around the surrounding hills, etc. Here's one of the bear at GFM:

Re: first day review

K3 ii ... now I got it. On 7/22/2016 5:43 PM, John wrote: Do you mean it won't work on any Pentax prior to the K-3 or the K-1? Because I haven't been able to find out anything about the K-311. On 7/22/2016 9:29 AM, Jack Davis wrote: FYI: I understand that the new electronically controlled

Re: OK here goes nothin'

Paul via phone > On Jul 22, 2016, at 5:54 PM, John wrote: > >> On 7/22/2016 5:23 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: >> >>> On Jul 22, 2016, at 4:09 PM, John wrote: >>> >>> It's installed and *I AM PISSED OFF!* >>> >>> It said it wasn't going to

Re: OK here goes nothin'

Sorry to hear you're having some problems. I upgraded both a desktop and a laptop and had no discernible problems. OTOH, maybe I just don't give a damn and subconsciously adapt. :-) -p On 7/22/2016 3:09 PM, John wrote: It's installed and *I AM PISSED OFF!* It said it wasn't going to

Re: OK here goes nothin'

On 7/22/2016 5:07 PM, Paul wrote: Sorry to hear you're having some problems. I upgraded both a desktop and a laptop and had no discernible problems. OTOH, maybe I just don't give a damn and subconsciously adapt. :-) It's impossible to update an OS and not run into the occasional glitch.

Re: PESO - Mildred the bear

She looks very soulful but then bears always do, until they rip your arm off. On 7/22/2016 4:37 PM, Gonz wrote: My wife and I visited GFM during the Jul 4 week. The weather was very pleasant and a nice respite from the hot TX summer. Got some snaps of waterfalls, Mildred, scenic landscapes

Re: first day review

On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Dave, > > What mode of metering were you using? > (center) spot? matrix? center-weighted? I use centre weigh excusivly with all lenses > > You probably know this, but just in case: > If you are using a matrix or even

Re: PDML Photo Calendar - Cast your votes

Is there a non-Flash version anywhere? > On Jul 18, 2016, at 1:26 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > OK, it's on line and ready to go. The first PDML Photo Calendar > features 12 great photos, with no flower or cat photos and only one > sunset(!) Thanks to everyone who

Re: first day review

Ok, seems i may have been to quick's on the draw here. I usually open my files in Preview to quickly look at them and see what i have, which is what i did with my plowing match photos, and my Model A shots etc. In Preview everything looked way under expose. Having just loaded the file into LR ver

Re: PESO - Mildred the bear

That is a fine portrait! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 4:37 PM, Gonz wrote: > My wife and I visited GFM during the Jul 4 week. The weather was very > pleasant and a nice respite from the hot TX summer. Got some

Re: OK here goes nothin'

On 7/22/2016 3:23 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: On Jul 22, 2016, at 4:09 PM, John wrote: It's installed and *I AM PISSED OFF!* It said it wasn't going to change any of my programs and it did. Completely removed the Classic Shell and both my Pale Moon web browser &

PESO: Shopping List

"your shopping list now available just around the corner." Walgreens is a major chain of drug stores in the US. I found this sign next to the food court of the Union Station rail terminal in Washingyon DC: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18260451 K-5 IIs, DA 18-135 zoom Nothing spells

Re: PESO - Mildred the bear

But zoo bears are generally sad looking. -Original Message- >From: "P.J. Alling" >Sent: Jul 22, 2016 8:10 PM >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: Re: PESO - Mildred the bear > >She looks very soulful but then bears always do, until they rip

Re: PESO: Shopping List

Hey, some of the best sushi I've had came from a supermarket. Then again some of the worst sushi I've had came from a supermarket. At least it didn't make me sick... On 7/22/2016 11:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: "your shopping list now available just around the corner." Walgreens is a

Re: first day review

its the L version if that makes a diiference Dave On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 7:47 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Could it be the new version with electronic aperture? > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 22, 2016, at 3:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> So i

Re: first day review

I'm not aware of the version designation. Check any included info and chase it on the web. I'll take a look also. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2016, at 5:16 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > > its the L version if that makes a diiference > > Dave > >> On Fri, Jul 22,

Re: first day review

Have used the DA55-300 on the K-5 and K-3 for several thousand frames and have had no issues, including AV. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2016, at 3:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > > So i used the 55-300 at the plowing demo yesterday. Hot humid and > dusty day. The

Re: first day review

Could it be the new version with electronic aperture? J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2016, at 3:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > > So i used the 55-300 at the plowing demo yesterday. Hot humid and > dusty day. The unit itself focused quite nicely, it fits well on the >

first day review

So i used the 55-300 at the plowing demo yesterday. Hot humid and dusty day. The unit itself focused quite nicely, it fits well on the K-5 and my hand zoom barrel stiff but thats fine. Barrel fully extended makes for a bit of a shaky hand held. IQ and sharpness seem decent enough. Only thing and

Re: first day review

I see two different versions listed on the B site. One is new and not yet available from B Is somewhat more money, but nothing about aperture control or "L" version. Where did you buy it? J - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

Re: first day review

The DA-L version is the DA version without a hood and with a plastics rather than metal lens mount. You'd be better looking at B Dimitrov's 'site than B I think. Eric > On 22 Jul 2016, at 13:55, Jack Davis wrote: > > I see two different versions listed on the B site.

Re: first day review

Perhaps you could post one of your shots with the EXIF? Alan C -Original Message- From: David J Brooks Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:58 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: first day review So i used the 55-300 at the plowing demo yesterday. Hot humid and dusty day. The unit itself